Press Releases
Rep. Takano Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to End the Government Shutdown and Raise the Debt Ceiling
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released the following statement after both houses of Congress passed a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling: "I'm pleased to see that Congress has passed legislation that will reopen the government and ensure that America will not default on its debts. This deadlock has done great damage to our nation and no one has suffered more than the American people, as the shutdown has cost taxpayers $4.8 billion and … Continue Reading
October 10, 2013
Rep. Takano Joined by Eight Other California House Democrats on House Floor to Speak Against the Government Shutdown
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) was joined by eight other Members from the California House Delegation on the House floor to speak against the government shutdown and to lay out its devastating effects on the state. Accompanied by Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod (CA-35), Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2), Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53), Rep. Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), and Rep. Tony Cardenas … Continue Reading
October 09, 2013
Rep. Takano Issues Statement on Shutdown Threatening Veterans Benefits
Washington DC - Earlier today, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki gave testimony to the House Veterans Affairs Committee on the impact the government shutdown is having on the VA. In his testimony, Secretary Shinseki said that on November 1, nearly 4 million veterans will not receive compensation payments, and pension payments would stop for nearly 315,000 veterans. He also testified that more than 200,000 surviving spouses and dependents would be affected. After … Continue Reading
October 04, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano to Refuse Pay During Government Shutdown
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano issued a statement declaring he will refuse pay during the government shutdown: "One of the basic functions of Congress is to keep our government running. The House Republicans' refusal to do so has harmed hundreds of thousands of Americans, as they are now on furlough and unable to earn a paycheck. "Therefore, in solidarity with the federal employees, I will not accept pay until this present crisis is over. Members of Congress serve … Continue Reading
October 04, 2013
EVENT: Rep. Mark Takano Service Academy Day Saturday, October 12!
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October 01, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Keeps Offices Open and Functioning - Issues Shutdown Guidelines for Residents
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano issued guidelines for constituents on how government services will be affected and announced that his DC and Riverside office will remain open throughout the shutdown. Residents are encouraged to visit the information on Takano's website. There, residents will learn about the effects of a temporary government shutdown. The page will also be updated as new information becomes available and agencies update their contingency plans. Residents … Continue Reading
October 01, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Praises the U.S. Department of Transportation Green Lighting Perris Valley Line Construction Activities
Washington DC - Earlier today, the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration sent the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) a Letter of No Prejudice, effectively green lighting the RCTC's ability to incur costs for construction activities for the Perris Valley Line. "I'm pleased that the Department of Transportation issued a Letter of No Prejudice to the Riverside County Transportation Commission, allowing the RCTC to incur costs for the Perris … Continue Reading
October 01, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Issues Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano issued the following statement after the federal government was shutdown due to a lack of an appropriation of funds: "As of midnight tonight, the United States Federal Government has officially shut down due to a lack of appropriations. "The actions taken in recent days by Speaker Boehner and the House Republicans have been shameful. They have pulled nearly every legislative trick in the book to force Senate Leader Reid to give in to their … Continue Reading
October 01, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Issues Statement on Federal Government Shutdown Developments
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano issued the following statement after Speaker John Boehner announced he would not attempt to pass a clean continuing resolution before the government would shutdown: "I am shocked, but not surprised, that Speaker Boehner and the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party decided at the eleventh hour to send another continuing resolution to the Senate that includes provisions that affect the Affordable Care Act. Time and time again, House Republicans have shown … Continue Reading
September 17, 2013
Riverside County Congressional Delegation Seeks Hearing to Improve Efficiency and Communication with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Washington DC - Earlier today, members of the Riverside County Congressional Delegation (Rep. Mark Takano [D-Riverside], Rep. Ken Calvert [R-Corona], Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-Palm Desert], and Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-Temecula]) sent a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Ranking Member John Conyers requesting hearings regarding recent struggles EB-5 regional centers in the Riverside area have been having with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In the letter, the … Continue Reading
September 09, 2013
Rep. Takano Issues Statement on Department of Education’s Gainful Employment Regulation Process
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) issued the following statement as the Department of Education-designated negotiated rulemaking committee began meetings to establish gainful employment regulations for career-oriented higher education programs: "I'm pleased to see the Department of Education moving forward with the process of establishing gainful employment standards for career-oriented programs at institutions of higher education. It is important that students who choose … Continue Reading
September 04, 2013
Rep. Takano Statement on Attorney General Holder Refusing to Enforce Remaining DOMA Provision for Veterans and Service Members
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) released the following statement after United States Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner informing him that the United States will no longer enforce Title 38 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which limits benefits provided to veterans and their families, and in certain instances, active-duty service members and their spouses: "I'm pleased to see Attorney General Holder's decision not to enforce the remaining … Continue Reading
September 04, 2013
Rep. Takano to Hold Federal Grants Workshop September 7
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano will hold a federal grants workshop on Saturday, September 7 at Riverside City College at 10:00am. The event will be attended by representatives from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Small Business Administration, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Economic Development Administration. Each department will present information on their federal funding programs, the application process, who should apply for a particular … Continue Reading
September 03, 2013
Rep. Takano Releases Riverside County Transportation Survey Report – Will Tour Local Transportation Sites Today
Washington DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released "The State of Transportation in the Inland Empire" report, which explored the impact of aging infrastructure and access to public transportation on the residents of California's 41st Congressional District. In May, Takano organized a transportation and infrastructure survey for residents to better assess their transportation needs. "In 2010, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the transportation infrastructure in … Continue Reading
August 31, 2013
Rep. Takano to Return to Washington D.C. to Receive Classified Briefing on Syria – Supports President Obama Seeking Congressional Authority
Riverside, CA - On Saturday, August 31, Rep. Mark Takano will return to Washington D.C. to receive a classified briefing tomorrow, September 1, for Members of Congress on Syria. Rep. Takano released the following statement after President Obama announced he would seek congressional authorization for a limited military strike against Syria: "The atrocities that have been documented in Syria over the past 11 days are nothing short of horrific and I stand with President Obama and the … Continue Reading
August 30, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Set to Tour Local Transportation Sites
Washington DC - On Tuesday, September 3, Rep. Mark Takano will tour local transportation sites with Riverside Transit Agency Executive Director Larry Rubio, and Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer. The tour will begin at 12:00pm at the Riverside Transit Agency Headquarters where Rep. Takano will view the facilities and new buses. The tour will then continue throughout Riverside Country, ending at the Hunter Park Station Site in Perris where Rep. Takano and … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Rep. Takano Seeks Answers from Olivet Warehouse Regarding Alleged Labor Law Violations
Washington, DC - Earlier today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) sent a letter to David Yu, Chief Operating Office of Olivet International, Peter Lin, Corporate Secretary of Olivet International, and Albert Huang, Warehouse Manager of Olivet International seeking answers regarding recent allegations of labor abuses and wrongful termination made by warehouse employees and labor organizations. In the letter, Rep. Takano said, "I am quite concerned to have recently received disturbing reports regarding … Continue Reading
August 19, 2013
Rep. Mark Takano Press Conference at Riverside City College
Washington, DC - On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) will host a press conference at Riverside City College regarding his new legislation that will put veterans back to work. WHAT:Warriors' Peer-Outreach Pilot Program Act Press Conference WHO:Rep. Mark TakanoVeterans Advisory CommitteeLocal Veterans WHERE:Riverside City College - Veterans Resource Center4800 Magnolia Ave.Administration Bldg. rm# 124Riverside, California 92506 … Continue Reading
August 16, 2013
Rep. Takano to Unveil Warriors’ Peer-Outreach Pilot Program Act at Press Conference at Riverside City College
Washington DC - Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) unveiled the Warriors' Peer-Outreach Pilot Program Act (H.R.3056) and will formally announce the legislation during a press conference on Tuesday, August 20 at Riverside City College. The Warriors' Peer-Outside Pilot Program Act will establish a three-year peer-outreach pilot program for veterans intended to improve veterans' higher education outcomes, as well as their utilization of other resources and services. The pilot program will create work-study … Continue Reading
August 13, 2013
Rep. Takano “100 Businesses in 100 Days” Kick-Off Press Conference
Washington DC - Last week, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) announced that he will be conducting a tour of one hundred local Inland Empire businesses over the next one hundred days. The tour, dubbed "100 Businesses in 100 Days," will give Rep. Takano the opportunity to talk with business owners and their employees about the business climate and their challenges. WHO:Representative Mark TakanoAgenor Mafra-Neto, CEO of ISCA Technologies, Inc. WHAT:100 Businesses in 100 Days … Continue Reading